Histoire
This corvette (flower class 1942-43 increased endurance program) was built in 1944 by Midland Shipyards Ltd., Midland ON.
Notes historiques
This vessel was launched on 15/06/1944. This vessel had two water-tube marine boilers. This vessel carried 338 tons of fuel. This vessel was capable of 16 knots and an endurance of 7,400nm at 10 knots. This vessel had a complement of 7 officers and 90 other ranks. This vessel was broken up in 1969.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1944-1946 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1946 she was transferred to the Chilean Navy as the Chipana.
Armement
one 4" Quick Firing Mk XIX gun, two-twin 20mm and two single 20mm anti-aircraft guns. Hedgehog, four depth charge throwers and two rails with 100 depth charges.
Références
- Blackman, Raymond V.B. (1964)
- Macpherson, Ken and Marc Milner (1993)
- Macpherson, Ken and John Burgess (1981)
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
